Leadership Academy Graduation
Date/Time
5/8/2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Central
Event Description
Session 9 – Agenda
May 8, 2026 – Lifelong Learning
In our final session, we will focus on the lifelong journey of leadership growth—the understanding that leadership is not a one-time achievement, but an intentional, daily process. As often taught by John C. Maxwell, “leaders develop daily, not in a day.” This session will challenge participants to reflect on how they have grown throughout the Academy and how they will continue developing beyond it. We will explore the shift from position-based leadership to influence-based leadership—recognizing that true leadership is measured not by title, but by the ability to inspire, empower, and elevate others. Participants will leave with a renewed commitment to personal growth, understanding that an organization, team, or community cannot rise beyond the level of its leadership—and that their continued growth is essential to Kearney’s future.
Academy Day Schedule – “Leaders develop daily, not in a day”
May 8, 2026 – Lifelong Learning
In our final session, we will focus on the lifelong journey of leadership growth—the understanding that leadership is not a one-time achievement, but an intentional, daily process. As often taught by John C. Maxwell, “leaders develop daily, not in a day.” This session will challenge participants to reflect on how they have grown throughout the Academy and how they will continue developing beyond it. We will explore the shift from position-based leadership to influence-based leadership—recognizing that true leadership is measured not by title, but by the ability to inspire, empower, and elevate others. Participants will leave with a renewed commitment to personal growth, understanding that an organization, team, or community cannot rise beyond the level of its leadership—and that their continued growth is essential to Kearney’s future.
Academy Day Schedule – “Leaders develop daily, not in a day”
| Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) & Details |
| 8:30 AM |
Welcome! | |
| 9:00 AM | Key principles of leadership growth | Stacie Bratcher |
| 10:00 AM | Final Review | |
| 10:30 AM | Presentations by Cohort | |
| 11:00 AM | Graduation | |
| 11:30 AM | Final Keynote | Chris Stigall, Broadcaster |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch & Networking | |
| 1:00 PM | Departure – Go Forth & Lead! |
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